Please join us for our first RDC Breakfast Forum of the season!

Thursday, September 3, 2026 | Dena'ina Center | 2nd Floor | Anchorage

Doors open at 7:00 a.m. | Program 7:30–8:30 a.m.
 
Alaska Seafood: A Focus on Pollock

Moderator
Sam Murphy
Director of Communications, Alaska Pollock Fisheries Alliance

Panelists
Nicole Kimball
Vice President, Alaska, Pacific Seafood Processors Association (PSPA)

Luke Fanning
Chief Executive Officer, APICDA

Rick Whitbeck
Executive Director, The Truth



Last Chance to Purchase a 2026 Fall Season Pass and enjoy discounted admission to all six Breakfast Forums.

*AVAILABLE TO RDC MEMBERS ONLY*

Join Alaska's business leaders, resource industries, policymakers, and community partners for timely discussions on the issues shaping Alaska's economy and future. RDC Breakfast Forums provide valuable opportunities to stay informed, build relationships, and hear directly from industry experts and decision-makers.

Whether you attend one forum or the entire series, you'll gain insight into the latest developments affecting Alaska's resource industries and business community—all while supporting RDC's mission to Grow Alaska through Responsible Resource Development.

2026 Fall Breakfast Forum Dates

  • September 3 & 17
  • October 1 & 15
  • November 5 (Joint Breakfast Forum with the Alaska Miners Association)
  • December 3

We look forward to welcoming you back this fall!

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 Latest Breakfast Forum Recap:    

5/21/2026: Huna Totem Corporation: Leading with Culture, Community, and Business Excellence

Presented by:
Susan Bell, Vice President, Huna Totem Corporation
&
Mike Torres, Chief Executive Officer, HunaTek


Click on the RDC icon in the video to view all breakfast forums on our Vimeo page. 

Please email [email protected] with any questions  

Fall Breakfast Series Dates:
September 3rd & 17th, October 1st & 15th, November 5th & December 3rd. 

  • The RDC Breakfast Forums are generally held on the first and third Thursday of the month, doors open at 7:00 a.m., presentation begins at 7:30 a.m.
  • Unless otherwise noted, breakfasts are held at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage.  
  • Please note:  These events may be recorded using audio, video and/or photography.  By registering, you consent to being recorded/photographed and RDC reserves the right to use any recording/video/photography taken at its event without express written permission of those in attendance.  

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Past presentations: 

May 21, 2026

Huna Totem Corporation: Leading with Culture, Community, and Business Excellence (Video)
Featuring: Susan Bell, Vice President, Huna Totem Corporation & Mike Torres, chief Executive Officer, HunaTek

May 7, 2026

Alaska LNG Project Update  (Video)
Featuring: U.S. Senator (Fmr.) Mark Begich, President & CEO, Northern Compass Group, Alaska LNG Policy Advisor to the Dunleavy Administration

April 2, 2026

What's Powering Alaska's Tourism Economy  (PowerPoint)  (Video)
Featuring: Jillian Simpson, President & CEO, Alaska Travel Industry Association

March 26, 2026

University of Alaska Anchorage on Building Alaska's Talent Pipeline PowerPoint  (Video)
Featuring: UAA Chancellor Cheryl Siemers & Provost Denise Runge

March 5, 2026

A Conversation with U.S. DOI  (Video)
Featuring: Deputy Secretary Kate MacGregor and Associate Deputy Secretary Karen Budd-Falen - U.S. Department of the Interior

February 19, 2026

Construction Industry Update  (PowerPoint) (Video)
Featuring: Katie Berry, President, McKinley Research Group & Alicia Kresl, Executive Director, Associated General Contractors

February 5, 2026

How Outside Money is Shaping Alaska's Politics and Future  (PowerPoint)  (Video)
Featuring: Kristen Eastlick, Senior Vice President, Capital Research Center

January 15, 2026

2026 Alaska Legislative Forecast  (Video)
Featuring: Senators Giessel, Kaufman & Steadman and Representatives Coulombe, Fields, & Kopp

To view prior years' breakfast presentations, visit our Presentations page or Vimeo page.